Classic 1970s cutter rigged centre cockpit offshore racer/cruiser solidly built in GRP with encapsulated keel and skeg-hung rudder. In her younger days she competed in several Sydney to Hobarts and more recently has sailed the NSW/Queensland coast, proving to be a comfortable family cruiser and liveaboard. Her long-term owners have now retired to an inland property and Gidgee is ready for her next adventure.
Well set up for cruising or bluewater sailing with fridge, solar, wind generator, ample battery, water and diesel storage, autopilot (and importantly, aft-deck bbq) and Australian registration allowing overseas travel. Comfortably sleeps four (or six with the convertible dining/double-berth) with a double/twin cabin forward and another double/twin aft. Spacious living area and generous storage including a mancave!
Includes a full sail suite; main, headsail, staysail, spinnaker, blooper. All lines (including reefing lines) lead to the cockpit allowing for easy solo handling. Volvo Penta engine in near-new condition with only 840 hours.
Brand new Muir Storm 2200 windlass and new 40m 10mm galvanised anchor chain.
Just hauled (Nov 2026), new anti-foul, zincs, new raw-water engine intake thru-hull, under-water survey available
Queensland registration paid until September 2027.
Region
Queensland
Location
Sunshine Coast Area Brisbane QLD
Usage
Cruising, Racing, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1974
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
AUWWA056529AP8
Rego
CHJ20Q
Rego Expiry
15/09/2027
Designer
Peter Joubert
Builder
Mayrack marine
Length
43' - 13.10m
Beam
3.66m
Draft
2.1m
Displacement
12 T
Keel / Ballast
Encapsulated keel
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
Volvo D2 40 HP (2016)
Number Engines
1
Power Source
Diesel : Volvo D2 40 HP (2016)
Engine Hours
840
Fuel Consumption
1.8l/hour
Cruise Speed
6-7 Knts
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Fuel
160 L
Water
300 L
Accommodation
Forward double + Single
Aft double
Galley sea berth
Galley
Broadwater Stove/Oven
To be decommissioned
Buyer to obtain new certificate
Refrigeration
Engle fridge/freezer
Shower
Hot/Cold
Toilet
Jabsco electric
Entertainment
TV/DVD
GME stereo
Covers
Dodger, foredeck cover
Ground Tackle
Manson plow with 40M chain
Spare anchor with 20M chain
Safety Gear
Fire blanket x 2
Harness x 2
Safety tether lines
Deck jack lines
V Sheet
First aid kit
Gas detector DVK
Dan buoy
Throw rings x 2
Bilge Pumps
Manual x 2, Auto
Life Raft
Great circle 6 man life raft
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes x 6 CO2 x 2
Flares
OOD
Fire Protection
Yes x 3
Electrics
Silent wind generator
Solar x 3
Regulator x 2
Start battery
Deep cycle battery x 4
Volt/Amp meter
Compass
Hand held compass
Barometer/Clock/Temp
Electronics
Coursemaster CM85i auto pilot
Raymarine C series chartplotter with radar
Autohelm wind speed
Raymarine instruments ST60+
Garmin 128 GPS
Icom handheld VHF
Oricom walkie talkie x 2
GME VHF